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Words to help me write a paragraph that makes sense to the reader.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| chronological order | ideas expressed in the time order that they occur |
| conclusion | the final sentence of the paragraph |
| coordinating conjunction | a word that connects two equal sentence parts |
| main idea | the central idea of a paragraph or text |
| paragraph | a unit of writing that contains multiple sentences |
| preposition | a word that shows how the noun of a sentence is related to some other word |
| sequence | the order in which the details of a paragraph are presented. |
| spatial order | expressed in a relationship of position |
| style | the type of language in writing |
| subordinating conjunction | a word that connects a dependent idea to the main part of a sentence |
| supporting details | details that support or prove the main idea of a paragraph or text |
| tone | the overall attitude reflected in writing |
| topic sentence | the sentence in a paragraph that states the main idea |
| transition | word or word group that connects ideas |